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Sick mitochondria pollute the cells, cause telomere damage

Researchers at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center provide the first concrete evidence for the long-held belief that sick mitochondria pollute the cells they're supposed to be supplying with power.

27 Aug 2019

Failure of glial cells in the brain triggers epileptic seizures, study finds

Epileptic seizures can happen to anyone. But how do they occur and what initiates such a rapid response?

27 Aug 2019

New study provides unprecedented insights into retina's genetic code

Australian scientists have led the development of the world's most detailed gene map of the human retina, providing new insights which will help future research to prevent and treat blindness.

27 Aug 2019

Sea snail compound shows potential as new anti-cancer pharmaceutical

The remarkable ability of a small Australian sea snail to produce a colorful purple compound to protect its eggs is proving even more remarkable for its potential in a new anti-cancer pharmaceutical.

27 Aug 2019

AR glasses could help improve quality of life for low vision patients

Nearly one in 30 Americans over the age of 40 experience low vision significant visual impairment that can't be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, medication or surgery.

27 Aug 2019

Mindfulness can enhance academic performance and mental health in middle schoolers

Two new studies from MIT suggest that mindfulness -- the practice of focusing one's awareness on the present moment -- can enhance academic performance and mental health in middle schoolers.

26 Aug 2019

Sending reminders and text instructions increases rate of colonoscopies

Having simple text conversations with patients one week before they are scheduled for a colonoscopy dramatically decreased the "no-show" rates, according to a recent study conducted by Penn Medicine researchers.

26 Aug 2019

New hand-held device can predict your risk of heart failure

A hand-held device to predict heart failure based on saliva could help millions of potential victims take preventative steps to avoid their fate.

26 Aug 2019

Scientists create first detailed map of individual malaria parasite behavior

The first detailed map of individual malaria parasite behavior across each stage of its complicated life cycle has been created by scientists.

26 Aug 2019

Skin patch delivers melanoma medication in one minute

Researchers have developed a fast-acting skin patch that can deliver medication to treat melanoma in one minute.

26 Aug 2019

Experts to gather for world’s largest annual symposium on DNA forensics

ISHI, world’s largest annual meeting on DNA forensics, will draw scientists to collaborate on the newest forensic technologies and industry trends.

From Promega Corporation 26 Aug 2019

Ketogenic diet shown to support intestinal stem cells

Scientists have discovered that ketone bodies produced during the ketogenic diet trigger the proliferation of intestinal stem cells in adults.

26 Aug 2019

Developing a blood test to spot subconcussive injuries as early as possible

In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers at Orlando Health are making new progress in finding ways to detect a traumatic yet sinister brain injury -- and getting closer to preventing further damage.

26 Aug 2019

Salk researchers develop new gene-editing tool to target broad range of mutations, cell types

The ability to edit genes in living organisms offers the opportunity to treat a plethora of inherited diseases. However, many types of gene-editing tools are unable to target critical areas of DNA, and creating such a technology has been difficult as living tissue contains diverse types of cells.

26 Aug 2019

Research confirms analgesic effects of social support by romantic partners

Researchers at the University of Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology and the University of the Balearic Islands have confirmed the analgesic effects of social support - even without verbal or physical contact.

23 Aug 2019

Living Cells Can Record and Track Genomic Events with New “Designer Cell” Computer Technology

Published in Molecular Cell, researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new technology that uses DNA to process and store information in living cells.

23 Aug 2019

Study uncovers link between dietary zinc and protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae

Researchers have uncovered a crucial link between dietary zinc intake and protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae, the primary bacterial cause of pneumonia.

23 Aug 2019

Super-powered immune cells to attack tumors

Ground-breaking immune therapy promises to deliver vital evidence in the fight against cancer as researchers from the Centre for Cancer Biology open a new clinical trial using genetically engineered immune cells to treat solid cancers.

23 Aug 2019

Harnessing power of CRISPR to control behavior of DNA-responsive materials

The CRISPR-Cas system has become the go-to tool for researchers who study genes in an ever-growing list of organisms, and is being used to develop new gene therapies that potentially can correct a defect at a single nucleotide position of the vast reaches of the genome.

23 Aug 2019